Grecotel Meli Palace
Rooms and prices
Description
Hotel with green territory, good location on the seafront, near the resort of Malia. Simple rooms. There are Russian-speaking staff. Calm animation, day easy sport programme, the evening stage show performed by the animation team. Recommend for a family holiday. In the evening on the territory of the hotel complex is not welcome to wear shorts, sports and beachwear.
Built: 1991
Restored: 2013
Location: 40 km from the international airport of Heraklion, 2 km from the village of Sissi and 5 km from the famous ancient Palace of Malia. Bus stop outside the hotel.
Evening entertainment - Malia (5 km).
Included in the group of hotels GRECOTEL.
Consists of the Central building.
The hotel has 158 rooms.
Beach: own sandy-pebbly (in the Bay), about 60 m from the hotel, 1 line. Entrance to the sea pebbles. Changing cabins, shower. On the beach umbrellas, deck chairs: free of charge. Beach towels: free of charge. Towels are changed at the bar on the beach. At the pool umbrellas, sun beds: free of charge.
We accept credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club.
ATM: in the village of Sissi (2 km).
Pets: no.
Additional information: to the hotel are advised to book a private transfer.
Dress code: during the day in the restaurants and bars are allowed free style, except for the beach. In the evening in the restaurants and bars welcome elegant casual style. Shorts, sports and beach wear is not recommended.
Book a table at the restaurant of Α la carte customers at reception for 1-2 days. The a La carte restaurant offers 2 menus to choose from – fish and meat. Dinner, a La carte restaurant is allowed 2 times during the entire stay of tourists.
On the hotel territory: the shops (minimarket), bars: 2, 1 pools (fresh water, size 450 m2, depth 1,35–3,00 m), amphitheater, doctor on call (chargeable), Parking, restaurants: 2, taxi (on request), snack bar (open in the evenings as a la carte restaurant, reservation required)
Attractions: massage paid, free bocce ball, Aqua gym, water sports free of charge (beach and water games), table tennis, Canoeing, aerobics free of charge, free evening shows (theme nights), free tennis court (2 courts, tartan), cooking lessons for free (1 time per week), pedalos free of charge (from 9:00 to 18:00), gym for a fee, Jacuzzi paid, free Darts, beach volleyball free, free animation (entertainment programs ), gymnastics for free (morning), water sports – nearby, Windsurfing (certificate required), water skiing, banana boat, round, tour in the garden (1 week, free)
For children: Babysitting: on request (from 15.06 to 15.09), kids club (GRECOLAND - childcare from 3 to 12 years at selected hours (morning-evening), 6 days a week, all season), children's pools: 1 (depth 0.5 m), Junior club (CLUB 4U, 13-17 years, morning and afternoon activities from mid-June to mid-September) kids menu in the restaurant (the main restaurant), Playground (fenced, without shelter, surface: grass, partially sand), GrecoBaby provides the opportunity to order everything you need to stay in the hotel: baby cots, high chairs (only in restaurants), pedestal washbasin (free). Strollers (umbrella type), mats, baby seats and pots, devices for heating bottles, bottle sterilizer, electric, baby bathtubs, portable seat-carrycot, baby monitor (paid).
The distance to the nearest airport is 40 km.
Policies and conditions
- All children are welcome.
All children under 3 years stay free of charge for children's cots/cribs.
All older children or adults stay free of charge when using existing beds.
The maximum number of children's cots/cribs in a room is 1.
There is no capacity for extra beds in the room. - WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
- Pets are not allowed.
- Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 11:00.
Services and facilities
- Shopping on site
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Ticket assistance
- Gift shop
- Express check-in/check-out
- Chapel
- Garden
- Terrace
- Pharmacy
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Family room
- Cable TV
- Hairdryer
- Shower/Bathtub
- Bathtub
- Toiletries
- Accessibility features
- Ironing
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Concierge services
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Telephone
- Bar
- Diet menu (on request)
- Breakfast
- Cafe
- Restaurant
- Restaurant (buffet style)
- Snack bar
- Packed Lunches
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Car rental
- Airport transportation
- German
- Russian
- English
- French
- Multi-language staff
- Tour assistance
- Bike rental
- Hiking
- Sun Deck
- Ping-Pong
- Free parking
- Swimming pool
- Spa tub
- Outdoor pool
- Private beach
- Next to the beach
- Fax and copy machine
- Conference Hall
- Diving
- Darts
- Cycling
- Table Tennis
- Snorkelling
- Tennis court
- Fitness facilities
- Gym
- Massage
- Beauty services
- Sauna
- Spa
- Playroom
- Babysitting and childcare
- Children's playground
- Children swimming pool
- Family/Kid Friendly
- Kids club
- Pets Not Allowed
- Extra decontamination measures
- Additional measures against COVID-19
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Reviews
We spent a lot of time around the pool, which the kids loved. Again this is life guarded and is a good size for swimming. Lifeguards were very friendly and helpful.
Rooms are pretty basic but very clean and comfortable. We had a family room which was perfect for 2 adults and 2 children.
Food was amazing and quality very good. Set times for breakfast, lunch and dinner and there was also food available outside of these times at the outside bar. Service for drinks during meals was very good and staff were really friendly and accommodating. Natalia was one of our waitresses who was very very good. As a whole the staff at Grecotel Meli Palace are brilliant. Very professional and helpful. We could not fault them.
The Entertainment team really helped make our holiday as our girls loved going to the kids club. The staff Vali, Simona, Kaiza, Eli and Maria really went above and beyond to make the experience really special and exciting. They provided some great activities for the children and worked late to run a kids disco 6 nights a week which was a particular highlight for our children. Eli and Simona also worked hard to provide activities for the adults to participate in during the day. There were also evening shows for adults which were all really entertaining.
This really is a great place to stay and is made extra special by the high quality professional staff.
My wife and I recently chose Mali Palace Hotel as the destination for our honeymoon, and it turned out to be a perfect choice for us. This small and intimate hotel offers amazing facilities, with a beautiful beach right outside our doorstep, creating a serene and romantic atmosphere that set the tone for an unforgettable stay.
One of the highlights of our experience at Mali Palace Hotel was the exceptional food and drink offerings. The culinary delights served at the hotel were nothing short of excellent, with a diverse menu that catered to all tastes. Whether we were enjoying a romantic dinner by the beach or sipping cocktails at the bar, every meal was a delightful experience that added to the magic of our honeymoon.
We had a massage it was so perfect and relaxing I think my wife is going to make me book one every week now ,
Beyond the luxurious amenities and stunning location, what truly made our stay special was the warm and friendly staff at Mali Palace Hotel. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with genuine hospitality and attentiveness that made us feel truly welcomed and cared for throughout our stay. Their dedication to ensuring our comfort and satisfaction went above and beyond our expectations, making our honeymoon even more memorable.
As we reflect on our time at Mali Palace Hotel, we are already looking forward to returning in the future. The hotel's charm, impeccable service, and idyllic setting have left a lasting impression on us, and we cannot thank the staff enough for making our honeymoon truly perfect. If you are seeking a romantic and intimate getaway, Mali Palace Hotel is the ideal choice that promises an unforgettable experience.
Unfortunately, the rooms are like a boarding school and the bathroom is run down.
The scenery is beautiful from every angle. The hotel has its own beach with a lifeguard, a pool for children and one for adults.
The points are in no particular order.
PUBLIC AREAS:
Restaurant too small, always waiting 20 min
Outdoor area is reduced/closed from 18:00, pavilion from 17:00. you are only allowed to sit on the wicker chairs in front of the bar. No longer on the loungers at the pool, beach or lawn to read a book. You are very rudely shooed away that the area is closed and the sunbeds are then pulled away by the staff.
Very little entertainment. Only Pilates and in the evening small "show"/live music in the "amphitheater" or the fireplace.
Spa/sports area costs extra! 4€ for the equipment, 4€ the sauna, 4€ the whirpool (price for whole day). Day ticket for the whole area 10€ instead of single 12€ but only on demand.
At A la carte double music, there is always music playing from speakers, location of the pavilion next to the amphitheater, you can hear the show there. Very unpleasant during a cozy dinner
No WLAN in the room, only lobby, very very poor, often no connection. Quasi not usable.
Cocktails very loveless, nothing shaken. Many cocktails from the menu can not be ordered because ingredients are not available.
The toilets at the pool disgusting, stink extremely of old urine, everything rusted, are probably never cleaned, early in the morning sand everywhere from the bathers from the previous day, so not even wiped floor.
No toilets near the restaurant, you have to walk to the toilets at the spa/sports area.
There is a single plastic bottle of water in the room for the whole vacation, you have to refill it in the restaurant or bar at the water dispenser.
ROOM:
Room atrocious, poor condition, walls damp, paint peeling, even on the furniture.
Table is a TV bench on a couch table.
Balcony tiny, shared with neighbors.
Beds are mattresses on 4 legs, no headboard, no footboard. 90cm wide.
Feather light the bed frames, once placed in the middle they slide apart and you fall into the gap.
We actually wanted a room with a double bed, there is probably not.
View from the balcony to the bed, curtain too small, no darkening possible.
Air conditioning is only "on" in 1-3 stages of the fan or off. No temperature control possible.
Toilet is visually very unattractive and toilet seat does not fit the toilet, as soon as you sit down you slide to the right or left along with the toilet seat sideways from the bowl.
Shower water is not warm (on 2 whole evenings!!)
Freshly washed towels smell strongly of cigarette smoke.
Incredible amount of dust in the bed and room. Girlfriend combs her hair in the morning, unbelievable amount of dust combed out of the hair, you can see in the brush.
What you could guess before:
Hotel is located in nowhere. Walk to Sisi 1h through the rocky coast, over the road much longer.
Beach is 50m long and gravel. So no beach walks.
Good:
buffet food good,
A-la carte very good, 1x included from a stay of 7 days.
TUI excursions from hotel
Most staff friendly, helpful
We were treated like royalty from start to finish. The service went above and beyond, with exciting upgrades and even a birthday cake.
Great location, private beach, lovely pool, entertainment, drinks and food.
The best part though, was how kind and funny everyone is - warm and personable and made us feel like part of the family.
My only piece of constructive feedback is the double beds were uncomfortable, but I’m sure if we’d said anything then they would have come up with a solution (we used the other single mattresses which were much softer so all fine in the end!)
Thank you all, you are amazing!
We can’t wait to come back and bring friends next time!
Food at all times of the day was very very good for a buffet, with a fantastic variety.
The location makes it such a relaxing and peaceful holiday if this is what you are looking for. However, if you like to sight see when you go on holiday, then you will need a car or to use taxi's.
Rooms were perfectly fine for a family holiday, except for the mattresses - they were extremely thin, noisy, and not very comfy at all for adults.
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